Cover Bosco Chan, conversation director of the WWF in Hong Kong, is our cover star for April (Photo: Tory Ho/Tatler Hong Kong)
Bosco Chan, conversation director of the WWF in Hong Kong, is our cover star for April (Photo: Tory Ho/Tatler Hong Kong)
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On April 18, members of the Tatler and Gen.T community arrived at Tatler House to celebrate the launch of the April issue with cover star Bosco Chan, conversation director of the WWF in Hong Kong. With the support of Carbonbase, the event was declared 100% carbon-neutral
The event took place at Tatler’s VIP venue, Tatler House, at the Pacific Place Apartments, where 30 champions of sustainability from Tatler’s Asia’s Most Influential and Gen.T communities were present to ring in the occasion.
The party was in partnership with climate tech company Carbonbase, who helped offset the carbon footprint of the event. Carbonbase allows people to track, calculate and offset their carbon footprint, offering them reward points for doing so.
Based on Carbonbase’s assessment, the carbon footprint of the evening was 352 kg CO2 equivalent, which included emissions from the food and beverage consumption, transportation of guests, electricity used to power the event and other supplies needed to make the soirée a hit.
Above A chart showing the total emissions created by Tatler’s April cover party (Source: Carbonbase)
A chart showing the total emissions created by Tatler’s April cover party (Source: Carbonbase)
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Gen.T honouree Max Song, the founder and CEO of Carbonbase, not only helped ensure the event was completely neutralised, but was also on hand to explain to guests how the process worked and how his company was able to offset one tonne of CO2 equivalent emissions through the UPM Sichuan Biogas Development Programme.
“It’s a growing trend in Hong Kong to pay attention to our carbon footprint. You can now say that [by attending] this event a portion of your lifestyle has been neutralised. I hope you find personal happiness from being part of this journey,” said Song to cheers from the crowd.
The UPM Sichuan Biogas Development Programme helps install reliable biogas digesters and efficient biogas cooking stoves in low-income rural households in Sichuan, China.
Above (Source: Carbonbase)
(Source: Carbonbase)
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Above A certificate issued by Carbonbase declaring Tatler’s event to be 100% carbon neutral (Source: Carbonbase)
A certificate issued by Carbonbase declaring Tatler’s event to be 100% carbon neutral (Source: Carbonbase)
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The digester tanks are fed with animal manure, previously discharged into open pits, which converts to clean and affordable biogas that can be used instead of coal or firewood for cooking, heating or lighting. By switching to biogas, each participating farmer family saves nearly two tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent methane emissions per year.
This is a gold standard project which has certified impact across the following Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs:
- Goal 3: Good Health & Wellbeing,
- Goal 6: Clean Water & Sanitation,
- Goal 7: Affordable & Clean Energy,
- Goal 8: Decent Work & Economic Growth, and,
- Goal 13: Climate Action
The evening served as a reminder of how easy it is to take care of our planet and how accessible carbon neutrality can be through platforms like Carbonbase.
Credits
Photography: Tory Ho
As Content Director at Tatler Hong Kong, Tara shapes the brand's editorial vision and reports on Asia's most influential figures — from CEOs and business leaders to designers. In her dual role as Head of VIP, she curates star-studded events and builds the relationships and communities that define the brand. Born and raised in the Middle East, she honed her craft in Dubai, crafting communication strategies for luxury brands across the Gulf. Follow her on Instagram @tarasobti.
